Marvel inks deal with state to film Netflix shows in Big Apple

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a deal February 26, 2014 with Disney that will bring Marvel Comics to New York to film and produce its five upcoming Netflix series. Photo Credit: Flickr/governorandrewcuomo

"Setting our production in New York City truly underscores the authenticity and excitement we plan to bring to 'The Defenders' and their 'flawed heroes of Hell's Kitchen' stories," Alan Fine the President of Marvel Entertainment, said in a statement.

Filming on the five series will begin this summer with the show based on the blind vigilante Daredevil. Other shows will focus on the characters Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, the Iron Fist and the four heroes working together as "The Defenders." The series are set to begin streaming next year.

Cuomo said the state's tax credit for film crews has helped attract big talent over the last couple years. In 2013, there were 183 film productions in the state, which helped generate more than $2 billion in direct spending.

"The competition for these projects is fierce and Disney could have chosen to film these shows anywhere, but they knew that shooting in New York means getting to work with the best in world," Cuomo said.